Welcome to the April edition of the Orchard Clips newsletter.
This month, our Contributor Focus is StringersHub, whose global network delivers breaking news, unreported stories and viral footage.
We are gearing up to attend MPTS on 13–14 May. The UK’s leading media and entertainment event is a must attend. Get in touch to arrange a meeting with the team.
On the blog, explore “Unlocking Rare Middle Eastern Footage,” which looks at the value of region‑specific archives and how to access hard‑to‑find collections.
Finally, discover why you should follow us on LinkedIn. Including news of recently uncovered videotapes – some unseen for over 40 years.
If any of these features inspire your next project, Orchard Clips are on hand to help with footage licensing, research, and management of archive material. Contact us at contact@orchardclips.com to discuss how we can help.
Read on to find out more…
Contributor Focus: StringersHub
StringersHub covers the biggest news events worldwide, as well as quirky and unreported stories; with footage from a global network of video journalists, alongside eyewitness captured UGC. Orchard Clips hosts over 20,000 of StringersHub’s finest clips from the Middle East, North Africa and beyond. Recent footage includes significant coverage of US-Israel war with Iran and its ongoing ramifications across the region. They also host a collection of viral videos that amaze, amuse and entertain.
Meet us at MPTS
The Media Production and Technology Show is the UK’s premier event for the media and entertainment industry, bringing technology and creativity together. Taking place 13-14 May, the Orchard Clips team will be there to discover innovative new products and technology, and to network with other industry professionals. Arrange a meeting with us at the show.
On the Blog: Unlocking Rare Middle Eastern Footage
Our latest blog post offers a practical overview for documentary producers and archive researchers who might be new to licensing Middle Eastern footage, providing essential tips.
You can read the full article here.
Discover Our Latest Updates on LinkedIn
Luke Smedley, Head of Orchard Clips, recently posted on our LinkedIn page about the latest collection of videotapes that are being digitised for Orchard Clips. Some of these tapes haven’t been seen for over 40 years. To be one of the first to find out about our newest collection, and to discover what is on the tapes, follow us on LinkedIn.
